Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
By Dhivyaa S. P. || Finding a café that works equally well for families, friends, and four-legged companions isn’t always easy. Sojuklim (소죽림, lit. small bamboo grove) stands out as … Read More
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) The newly established Soop Supers are taking shape both on and off the court, confirming Gwangju as their home, unveiling a new club identity and accelerating … Read More
By Zhang Jiuzhou (Julius) || Kim Do-yeong Eyes History Despite Asian Games Challenge Kim Do-yeong celebrates after recording yet another hit during a recent game. (Kia Tigers) Kia Tigers superstar … Read More
By Paul Singh || K-pop is one of the most popular music genres to come out of South Korea. However, it also has a scene centering on local rock bands … Read More
PLAYS & MUSICALS Jeonnam-Gwangju Special City Symphony Orchestra: Heritage Series IX, Legacy of Romanticism Candlelight Concerts Black Rabbit: The Brave Journey of a Black Rabbit 2026 ACC × Korea National … Read More
I have spent a large portion of my life living in Gwangju – first, when Gwangju was part of the surrounding Jeollanam-do province, and then for 40 years when Gwangju … Read More
City of Light: Gwangju at Dusk A dramatic band of deep amber-orange blazed across the horizon between the dark mountain ridgeline and a thick cloud ceiling. The sharp contrast of … Read More
Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City: Creating Changes in Daily Life With the official launch of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City on July 1, South Korea’s first integrated special city was created, … Read More
